Episode 214: Ricky Jenkins helps us overcome church trauma and build multi-ethnic churches.

What do Notre Dame, the Coachella Valley, and John Adams have in common? Ricky Jenkins is the Senior Pastor of Southwest Church in Indian Wells, CA, a Gospel-Centered, Multiethnic, Intergenerational church. We had the chance to talk through what it’s like leading a church that has navigated difficult transitions and trauma. He also highlighted why authenticity is key to leading a multiethnic church. There were so many noteworthy moments in this conversation that I couldn’t even write all of them down. Trust me: If you’re leading a church or any organization and you’ve questioned how to support a hurting church or how to shift the culture of your church, you’ll love this episode.Special thanks to Stadia Church Planting for sponsoring this episode!HighlightsAbout Pastor Ricky Jenkins - 2:25What brought Ricky and his family to Southwest Christian Church.The rewards and challenges of pastoring in the Coachella valley.Leading a church through crisis and trauma.Gospel Centered. Multiethnic Make. Intergenerational Walk - 18:09What leading a multiethnic, multigenerational church means to Ricky.The arc of reconciliation throughout scripture.What does it look like to shift a church’s culture?A Vision for Revival - 31:44Ricky’s prayer for CaliforniaRicky’s top book recommendations for summer reading.ResourcesEpisode TranscriptConnect with RickyInstagram: @rickyjenkinsTikTok: @rickyjenkinstiktokTwitter: @rickyjenkinsSouthwest Church - Pastor Ricky’s ChurchSix Hours One Friday: Living in the Power of the Cross by Max LucadoJohn Adams by David McCulloughCounterfeit Gods by Tim KellerThe Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas WillardSarah Osborn's World: The Rise of Evangelical Christianity in Early America (New Directions in Narrative History) by Catherine A. Brekus